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;
What to
Use
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
’
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
i
Lubricants” in the Index.
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,
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Engine
Coolant
;
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
1
DEX-COOL” engine coolant. This coolant is designed
I
to
remain in your vehicle for
5
years or
150,000
miles
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(240
000
km),
whichever occurs first, if you add only
~ DEX-COOL” extended life coolant.
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i
The following explains your cooling system and how to
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~
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add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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A
50/50
mixture of water and the proper coolant for
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your Oldsmobile will:
’
0
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
~
0
Give boiling protection up to 265
“F
(129°C).
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~
0
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only
DEX-COOL
TM
(silicate-free) coolant.
If
silicated
coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
--
at
30,000
miles
(50
000
km)
or
24
months,
whichever occurs first.
What to
Use
Use a mixture of one-half
clean
water
(preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL
TM
coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant
Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No.
3634621) with any
complete coolant change.
If you use this mixture, you
don’t need to add anything else.